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19th Century French Empire Bronze Ormolu Table Lamp
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century French Empire Bronze Ormolu Table Lamp

19th century
Description

Tall 19th century french empire bronze ormolu lamp, circa 1860.

Here we have a lamp of the finest quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the 1930's.

Large lamp with fluted bronze column with triform base, adorned with ormolu mounts.

Fitted with cables, but sold as untested. We recommend that wiring is properly serviced by a qualified electrician before use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this French Empire Table Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA1036460
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EA580
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Description
Tall 19th century french empire bronze ormolu lamp, circa 1860.
Here we have a lamp of the finest quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the 1930's.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Large lamp with fluted bronze column with triform base, adorned with ormolu mounts.

Fitted with cables, but sold as untested. We recommend that wiring is properly serviced by a qualified electrician before use.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this French Empire Table Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1036460
Dealers Internal Ref
EA580
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 19th-century French Empire style table lamp featuring a fluted dark column, gilded leaf capital, tripod paw feet, and a triangular base.

19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE ORMOLU TABLE LAMP

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A 19th-century French Empire style table lamp featuring a fluted dark column, gilded leaf capital, tripod paw feet, and a triangular base.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE ORMOLU TABLE LAMP
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A 19th-century French Empire style table lamp featuring a fluted dark column, gilded leaf capital, tripod paw feet, and a triangular base.
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French Empire style lighting emerged during Napoleon Bonapartes reign, influenced by classical Greco-Roman and Egyptian antiquities. Features typically include symmetrical silhouettes, fluted columns, heavy gilding, dark patinated bronzes, and classical motifs such as lion paw feet and acanthus leaf carving.

19th-century ormolu lamps were crafted using bronze casting, where molten metal was poured into detailed moulds. The decorative mounts were finished via mercury gilding to apply a layer of gold, often paired with dark patinated bronze shafts and assembled with threaded central steel rods.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast bronze construction rather than lightweight modern alloys, along with fine hand-chased detailing on leaf mounts and claw feet. Original gilding often shows subtle wear, oxidisation in recessed areas, and evidence of historic conversion from oil or candle to electricity.

An Empire ormolu table lamp provides visual grounding on a dark wood sideboard, marble console table, or writing desk. Pair it with neutral linen shades and minimalist art to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary interiors.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or metal polishes, as these strip historic gilding and patination; preserve original surfaces by keeping the piece dry and free from moisture.
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